Franchise Legal Updates | Compliance Insights | Cheng Cohen - Part 2

February 01, 2019 | Legal News

Trends Emerge from Agreements to Discontinue “No-Poaching” Provisions

The Washington State Attorney General’s office has issued a press release describing the timeline on which prominent franchisors have entered into Agreements to Discontinue the use of “no-poaching” provisions in the franchise agreement.

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December 07, 2018 | Tips and Tools

Is Your Business Ready for FASB’s Revenue-Recognition Standards?

Privately held franchisors must begin adopting the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (FASB) new revenue-recognition standards in their 2019 reporting period. In this post we review FASB’s latest guidance to help you prepare.

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August 09, 2018 | Legal News

11th Circuit Allows ADA Claims based on Franchisor Website

Visually impaired persons are filing lawsuits claiming that the failure of companies to make their websites compatible with screen reading software violates the ADA and similar state laws. The 11th Circuit recently reversed a dismissal of such a case against a franchisor, allowing it to proceed to district court.

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October 23, 2017 | Tips and Tools

Are Your Franchisees Prepared for Disaster?

Disaster could strike at any moment. What measures should a franchised business take to prepare? We explore one important aspect of a disaster readiness plan—insurance — and three critical steps a franchisor should take to verify that its franchisees have proper insurance in place.

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Trends Emerge from Agreements to Discontinue “No-Poaching” Provisions

Is Your Business Ready for FASB’s Revenue-Recognition Standards?

11th Circuit Allows ADA Claims based on Franchisor Website

Are Your Franchisees Prepared for Disaster?

March 14, 2018 | Publications

Effectiveness of the Legislative Response to Joint Employer Liability

October 23, 2017 | Tips and Tools

Are Your Franchisees Prepared for Disaster?

August 24, 2017 | Recognitions

Cheng Cohen Partners Recognized – Who’s Who in Legal: Franchise and Best Lawyers in America for Franchise Law

August 24, 2017 | Tips and Tools

10 Tips to Prepare Your Franchised Brand for Sale

August 10, 2017 | Tips and Tools

Considerations for Email Domains

April 28, 2017 | Publications

The Small Business Administration Modifies its Approach to Approving Franchise Loan Applications

February 23, 2017 | Tips and Tools

The Consumer Review Fairness Act: Protecting the Right to Yelp

February 17, 2017 | Tips and Tools

SBA Modifies its Franchise Review Process

January 26, 2017 | Legal News

Shifting Landscape: Labor and Employment Matters to Watch in 2017